Manager Programs 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on the Advanced Mission Capabilities Integrated Program Team under the Multi-Domain Command & Control Division. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

The AMC IPT is responsible to the Multi-Domain Command & Control Programs Vice President for program cost, schedule, performance, and quality in all aspects of managing the AMC programs. 

The AMC programs for this position include Science and Technology efforts to explore emerging technology and the applicability to the E-2D mission.  Additionally, the PM2 will provide oversight for long standing programs bringing enhancements to the E-2D.  A Program Manager with strong technical or Navy E-2 operational background is desired.   A background in engineering is optimal but not mandatory. 

This key position includes the following responsibilities:

• Acts as primary customer contact and monitors program activities, including cost, schedule, and technical performance.  Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

• Provides leadership, management, guidance, and oversight for personnel

• Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes

• Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, allocates resources, and recommends changes/updates to contractual requirements leading a multi-disciplined IPT

• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of the contract

• Prepares presentations and presents program reviews with both internal and external customers

• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

• Resolves issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies

• Leads the team in the execution of the program by providing clear assignments and direction, maintaining close communication, and getting the team the support needed to perform with success

• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities

• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 7+ years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project/program management, OR a Master’s degree and 5+ years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project/program management

• Must have Capture experience

• At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization

• Operational U.S. Navy Command and Control experience

Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.